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Scholars Discuss Role of Neuroscience in Youth Criminal Justice
The death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the American student who carried out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, served as a preface for the discussion.
Oyster Bar Set To Open in Harvard Square This Spring
The restaurant will tentatively have projector screens, stay open until 1 a.m. on weekdays, and seat up to 90 people.
Drinking Coffee While Crying
Even the ice cream reflected the sentiment of the Pity Party on Thursday evening, with flavors such as "S'more Problems" and "Drinking Coffee While Crying."
Pity Party Sad Arm Bands
The Sad Arm Bands activity, led by Jared P. Yanofsky, encouraged partygoers to write their problems on a piece of paper, crumple it up, and select an armband color based on how they feel after throwing their problems away.
Somerville's Pity Party
Somerville's Pity Party on Thursday evening drew a crowd in Union Square. Partygoers enjoyed a variety of activities, including a tear dispensary and a sad caricature table.
Monastery Offers Refuge in Busy Harvard Square
“We try to provide a still point in the city for people to come to,” said Brother Luke W. Ditewig, one of the younger monks living at the monastery.
Employee Allegedly Steals More than $80,000 from Harvard
Shawn Bunn, 44, allegedly used a University credit card to make hundreds of personal purchases, including televisions and Lego sets.
Ahead of Primaries, Students Rally Behind Presidential Hopefuls
“I don’t know anyone who supports Trump in the Republican Club,” Harvard Republican Club president Aaron I. Henricks '16 said, “but they might be out there.”
Taxi Drivers Criticize Uber and Lyft to Cambridge City Council
Cambridge taxi drivers went on strike in August to protest what they describe as an unfair playing field.
No Boston Olympics Organizers Discuss Failed 2024 Bid
The grassroots movement against Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games was key to its failure, a Kennedy School of Government panel argued Wednesday.
Harvard Discusses Coming Plans On Allston Science Complex
Harvard administrators discussed coming plans for the University’s new School of Engineering and Applied Sciences complex in Allston.
Harvard Students ‘Devastated’ About Yogurtland Closing
A small but passionate and vocal group of longtime student-patrons who regularly frequented Yogurtland while it was in business described themselves as heartbroken over the closure.
Harvard Square Youth Homeless Shelter To Open in November
The anticipated November start date falls roughly a year and a half after Rosenkrantz and Greenberg first launched the youth shelter initiative.
Police Warn of 'Recent Increase' in Assault and Batteries
Five separate incidents of assault and battery were reported in the vicinity of Harvard Square within a two week period.
Allston Residents Talk Future Access Points to Charles River
The Harvard Allston Task Force met on Wednesday for the first time since last spring, marking the start of an "intensive" task force meeting schedule.
Summer a Time of Transition for Square Businesses
Cabot’s Candy and the Boston Smoke Shop have opened up new storefronts in Harvard Square.
Mount Auburn Quiet, Students Flood Felipe’s and Tasty Burger
Students have flooded places in the Square such as Tasty Burger and Felipe’s Taqueria on weekends, to the point that attendees have had to line up to enter.
Market Attracts Customers to Science Center Plaza
From fresh produce to mini cheesecakes, the variety of merchandise at the Harvard Farmers' Market attracted numerous University affiliates, Cambridge residents, and tourists despite the balmy weather that at times reached 90 degrees.
Obama Visits Boston and Announces Executive Order
Among supporters and labor officials in Boston, Obama announced his new executive order and criticized Republican economic policies.
Water Main Breaks on Mt. Auburn and JFK
The authorities were on the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. and were still working to control the break at press time.
Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Weld Boat House
Massachusetts State Police are currently investigating the crime that officials say occurred at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Man Fatally Shot Near MIT's Campus
A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening on Main Street near Kendall Square, according to the Cambridge Police Department.
As Presidential Primaries Heat Up, Students Get Involved
Harvard students and recent graduates have flocked to the 2016 campaign trail this summer, knocking on doors around the country for the candidates of their choice.
Zoning Board Delays Campus Center Plans a Second Time
Harvard is facing its first significant roadblock in its effort to renovate the Smith Campus Center.
U.S. Olympic Committee Terminates Boston Bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee and Boston 2024 organizers terminated Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Monday following several months of backlash and major changes to the bid.